1995 Mercedes-Benz E220 Convertible (W124)

Highlights 


• Good service history
• Original interior


The Appeal

Finished in a new coat of Imperial Red paint this smart looking and stylish Mercedes cabriolet is a great car to enjoy some open-topped summer motoring.

Easy and comfortable to drive these modern-day classic Mercedes are becoming a smart choice for those wanting that fun and useable classic car that the whole family can get to enjoy on those lovely sunny days.

The History and Paperwork


• First registered in 1995
 • Good service history
 • MOT expires 16.01.2023
 • V5c present 
 • Many MOTs, service receipts and invoices
 • 2 sets of keys
 • Original owner’s manuals and service book
 • Spare wheel and tools 
Bought with a view to long term ownership only two years ago the car came in good mechanical shape, with a good service history but needing to be resprayed as the lacquer had begun to degrade.

Stage one complete, with new genuine Mercedes front wings and a full body re-spray in, the hard to miss, Imperial Red, the car now needs to have its original but a bit tired interior smartened up a bit, but this is where the story ends, and the next part of the car’s restoration will have to be down to its next owner due to lack of time issues.

The Interior


• Original throughout
 • Wind deflector
The interior is all original and it's all there, and only really lets itself down with its front seats, which are well worn and would certainly benefit from some reconditioning.

A JVC Bluetooth and CD radio has been fitted and the owner mentions that on occasion, the passenger window switch doesn’t always work so will need a new switch or investigating a loose connection.

The rear of the headlining has picked up some marking from the hood mechanism and could clean up nicely with the hood mechanism working nice and smoothly and without issue.

The Exterior


• Recent new paintwork
 • Very good condition overall
 • Recently replaced hood
The recent professional full body re-spray in the car’s original colour of Imperial Red certainly makes this car stand out and it's only flaws are a tiny stone chip on the bonnet and a very small ding in the front grille.

Other than that it looks good and solid having had any corrosion properly dealt with only recently. 

The hood was replaced around 10 years ago and has benefitted from being garaged as it still looks nice and clean with a good depth of colour, fitting tightly in all the right places.

Wheels and tyres are all good and overall the car cuts quite a dash.

The Mechanics


• Service history
 • Regularly serviced and used
 • Drives well with no faults
Its last full service was in 2014, with a recent change of oil and filters, as it’s done no real mileage lately.

All the previous advisories noted on the 2020 MOT do to with brake discs, brake pipes and shock absorbers have all been addressed and the current MOT shows no current advisories.

The Summary


A nice and solid Mercedes 4-seater cabriolet that with some slight finishing touches to the interior will be a very nicely presented car all round.


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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1995
  • Make Mercedes
  • Model E220 Convertible (W124)
  • Colour Red
  • Odometer 119,541 Miles
  • Engine size 2199
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Location West Midlands
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
24 bids
  • Ro•••• £7,800 08/07/22
  • wo•••• £7,750 07/07/22
  • to•••• £7,650 07/07/22
  • Ro•••• £7,500 07/07/22
  • wo•••• £7,400 07/07/22
  • Ro•••• £7,200 07/07/22
  • to•••• £7,050 07/07/22
  • Ro•••• £6,800 07/07/22
  • wo•••• £6,700 07/07/22
  • Ro•••• £6,500 07/07/22
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